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Severe Floods in Nigeria Magnify The Dire Humanitarian Crisis

Inter Press Service 

On Monday, the Alau dam in Maiduguri, Borno State, collapsed, causing flash floods to ravage neighbouring regions in Nigeria. This comes after weeks of torrential rain, which caused severe structural damage to the dam. The floods have changed the lives of thousands and caused high levels of damage to infrastructures. The impacts of the recent […]

New Apple AirPods can be hearing aids, US says

Technology.inquirer.net 

SAN FRANCISCO, United States — Apple on Thursday got a green light from US regulators to add a feature that would let upcoming AirPods Pro ear pieces be used as hearing aids, potentially disrupting that market. Earlier this week the company added AirPods Pro 2 to its lineup, touting a pending software upgrade that will

Wightman has 'fire inside' for LA 2028 after Paris blow

BBC News (UK) 

Jake Wightman "could easily have been crushed" by the injury that ruled him out of the Olympic Games in Paris but says the "fire inside" is keeping him motivated as he targets Los Angeles 2028.

Pro-Wike Assembly tackles Fubara over new investment agency

The Punch 

The Martin Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly has declared that the recently constituted Rivers State Investment Promotion Agency by Governor Siminalayi Fubara is illegal. The House, loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, also stated that all appointments made by the governor related to the board were not recognised by

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O'Rourke relishing Tyrone challenge

Eleven-a-side.com 

Newly-appointed Tyrone senior football manager Malachy O'Rourke is looking forward to getting down to business.

India cannot become developed nation with 'backward agriculture': Bayer South Asia Prez

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

India's agriculture sector must modernize to achieve developed nation status by 2047, says Bayer South Asia head Simon Wiebusch. He commends government efforts to digitize and innovate in farming. Bayer is focusing on herbicides due to labor shortages and exploring new technologies for crops like corn and rice.

DA calls on Tau to investigate alleged corrupt activities at the SABS

Engineeringnews.co.za 

Democratic Alliance (DA) trade, industry and competition spokesperson Toby Chance has called on the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) to urgently investigate “serious transgressions” at the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS). In letters addressed to dtic acting director-general Malebo Mabitje-Thompson and Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau, respectively, he flags alleged corrupt activity involving senior management members at the SABS, as well as a lack of governance affecting the entity’s board.

Ford plans comeback by restarting manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu for global exports

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Ford is planning a comeback in India by restarting its manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu for exports. The company exited the Indian market in 2021 due to losses and low market share. Discussions with Tamil Nadu officials indicate a renewed focus on electric vehicles and sustainability, aiming to leverage India's growing auto market.

CBN gives PoS operators one month to use aggregators

The Punch 

The Central Bank of Nigeria has directed that all Point of Sale operators must route transactions through licensed payment terminal service aggregators. A circular posted on the CBN’s website on Thursday stated that the move was aimed at enhancing the tracking and management of electronic transactions in the country. “As part of efforts to mitigate

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